4 weeks old Cayuga not growing much

[Chi]

are you feeding a prepared feed, if so what kind and what's the protein percent?

Just bread, oats and fruits. I bought some niacin last night after reading some of the posts here. I couldn't get any duck food in the shops here. But I ordered some online today.

 

[Chi]

This could be the problem. Bread is very bad for ducks and can cause a lot of problems! I think you need to get chick feed to feed her. It should have 20% protein for the next 6 weeks and then switch to a 15% protein for 10-18 weeks. Then 16% for the rest of her life. Always make sure she has access to water and right now, keep her away from the other ducks.

Thanks. I just ordered some duck foodie online today. Couldn't get any from local shops. Shes always by herself not with the other ducks

 

[Bridger Davis]

Just bread, oats and fruits. I bought some niacin last night after reading some of the posts here. I couldn't get any duck food in the shops here. But I ordered some online today.

That's great! You may also want to check out some of the articles in our learning center if you haven't yet! They are great with tips on how to care for ducks. I'l add a link..... https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/other-backyard-fowl-ducks-quail-turkeys-geese-etc.67519/

 

[WVduckchick]

Have you let her swim in a warm bath? Sometimes swim therapy is good for their legs, and getting her more active.
She does look very small for 4 weeks. She definitely needs to stay hydrated. Glad you have some good feed on the way. I think that will help tremendously!
also want to tag @casportpony and @Pyxis for thoughts

 

[MageofMist]

Just bread, oats and fruits. I bought some niacin last night after reading some of the posts here. I couldn't get any duck food in the shops here. But I ordered some online today.

Bread has very little nutritional value, even though the silly things lose their minds over it. If you have any good quality cat or dog food, you can soak that and offer it her for the extra protein boost for your duckling.

I can't get baby quail crumbles where I am, so I use the adult gamebird feed crushed up with crushed up cat food biscuits, and occasionally crush up some millet too as a treat for them.

 

[rjohns39]

ok, do you have canned oily fish in your cupboard? How about beef liver? Oats and barley contain a substance that act as a nutrient inhibitor, so most nutritionists recommend not exceeding 15% by volume. The feed you ordered, what percent protein is it?

 

[Chi]

Have you let her swim in a warm bath? Sometimes swim therapy is good for their legs, and getting her more active.
She does look very small for 4 weeks. She definitely needs to stay hydrated. Glad you have some good feed on the way. I think that will help tremendously!
also want to tag @casportpony and @Pyxis for thoughts

Yeah I give her a little swim everyday to keep her clean.

 

[Chi]

ok, do you have canned oily fish in your cupboard? How about beef liver? Oats and barley contain a substance that act as a nutrient inhibitor, so most nutritionists recommend not exceeding 15% by volume. The feed you ordered, what percent protein is it?

I have canned fish. I'll try it right now.

 

[rjohns39]

Do you have sand with small rocks available near you, if so I'd add a small bowl of that for her or spread some on a paper.

 

[rjohns39]

Hopefully packed in oil, not water. about a tablespoon. If you can pair it with a scrambled or boiled egg that will help.